Hope you guys enjoyed this free little mod on the R. Do me a favor, if you are in a FB group or forum, give it a share. Might help someone out. :) Also would you guys be interested in how to install wireless charging on these cars? A video I am going to be working on soon
I installed wireless charging on mine with a wireless charging pad and some 3d printed parts for under 20$. I'm curious about how the pros(you) are going to do it.
I came here because my cigarette ltr would not turn off. I used that fuse as a piggy back for my amp+subs and it ended up draining my battery. for weeks i’ve been trying to figure it out and it’s just as simple as moving fuse to the correct position. Thank you so much you saved me some money with this 🔥🔥🔥
I'd heard of this but no one really made it as clear and concise as you have. I tended to just charge my phone in the car on the way to work and had been idling in the parking lot before I got into work because the power was shut off but now I do not need to. Thank you.
I got a 2014 Poloand need to wire my blackvue to stay on till I want it off, I hope this works too. My Fabia Monte Carlo had the power always on and it's only 1 year older.
Fantastic tip! Only took 10 minutes on my UK 2018 Golf R and now I can leave the 4G Router in the back of my car turned on and keep it charged even if I don’t use my car for a day or two. Thanks!
Great tip. Thanks. This works on a US 2018 Sportwagen 4Motion for the 3 - 12V outlets. My USB outlet does not stay on in either fuse position. It stays on until a door is opened or the alarm is set. It operates the same in either fuse position.
Very informative and THANK YOU for keeping the camera steady! So many of these "how to" videos make me dizzy from guys who keep waving the camera around.
Confirmed to work on VW Touran 2017 (Touran Mk2 aka. Typ 5T). Not surprise because it is basically a 7-seat Golf Mk7. Before this video I thought that it is a configuration setting and a diagnostic tool is needed to change the behavior. But it is really an old-school hardware-controlled thing. ❤❤❤ Now finally (after three summers already) I can keep snacks and medicines refrigerated in the trunk while we are having a lunch break on a summer trip!
Great to hear. Just picked up a 2018 Touran for the wife and wanted to trickle charge the battery through the load space accessory socket while the car wasn't in use.
Thank you, I was thinking that I had to do custom cabling to give power all the time and it was so simple I did it while waiting in the car, now my gadgets are charging and I don't have to have engine on. Thank you! Btw, it's Jetta 2019, and it worked.
Thanks for the tip! Confirmed to work on my '23 Tiguan SE. (1) The USB-C ports up front remain powered up with the ignition off. (2) The wireless charging pad is not powered up with the ignition off--I guess it powers through the infotainment system. Also there's a note in the owner's manual, seems they really don't want you doing this: "Note the installation position, factory-standard fuse location as shown in the illustration."
I have the 23 SE Tiguan and contemplating on using the OBD2 port or switching the fuse. I want to utilize the surveillance function of my dashcam and to do this it has to have power even when parked
Thanks for the heads up!!! This configuration was already used in my 2017 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 (MQB Platform), however my 2018 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition (MQB Platform) did not have the 12v socket "always on"... But it is now... Thanks mate!!!
I got a 2024 jetta and I just did this and it worked I'm also putting sou.ds in my.jetta.and was looking for a.12v ignition and I used the bottom plug in after I switched the fuse I wired my line output convertor to it to turn on my amps ehn I push start and that to worked so win win for me thanks dude I been tryna figure out this fuse box all day
I did this to my Scirocco, also added 2x solar panels to the rear boot plastic, for my dashcams, thursday im doing a lot of vcp,obd eleven,carista tweeking, and adding a voltmeter/usb quick charge instead on my front 12v socket., all during storm Dennis,
yo, this is super helpful for being able to use one of those solar battery maintainers. friend is too dumb to figure out what is killing their battery each morning (im 99% sure its the hvac resister or their seat control). instead of fixing it ill try this lol
I have a 2020 Tiguan and can confirm it has the same fuse setup. I need 30 power for my dashcam to work when the ignition is off. Do you know if a dashcam can drain all the battery in a day or two (if not driven) on 30 power from your experience?
Great video! Quick question. How do I do this for a 2018 Honda accord ex.? The panel is much tighter and I don’t see where “30” can be used. Thanks so much!!
This works on my 2024 VW GTI. Move fuse F52 downwards about 1/4 of an inch and the 12 volt outlet between the front seats is always on regardless if car is running or not.
All videos I've seen show this fuse panel, I don't have that panel/ability to change where the fuse plug slightly in like you and other videos show. What about older cars that don't have all these little computers in them, what do we do to do keep the sig lighter always on? Thanks in advance!
Excellent review. I have a VW Passat 2016. The rear window defroster does not heats to remove the fog or ice since new. DO you know how to find the fuse or relay for the rear window defroster? Thank you.
There may be some exceptions, but generally American made companies keep their cigarette lighters energized all the time. Non-American made ones tend to switch it on and off with accessory mode. I find the American method better. There are many applications where you want to have a cigarette lighter powered continuously. Of course, the best solution would be to allow the owner of the car to configure the cigarette lighter how they wish. No, that would make too many customers happy.
Is there a way to do this for any given car, possibly with a fuse jumper of some sort? Without having to run wires to modify or add an additional auxiliary port?
I have a 03 Golf and I’m trying to make it so my trunk 12v outlet only turns when I turn on the car, can I do that the same way he did to his? Any advice helps 🙏
Hey folks! I can't seem to get the 115v outlet in my Alltrack trunk doesn't work for anything! Looking online, I've checked the alledged fuse responsible for the outlet. Its fine. Any ideas?
Little late to the party but thank you for this. Just picked up a 2018 Touran and want to plug in a trickle charger while it's not in use. Looking at the manual, it looks like exactly the same fuse board.
@@HumbleMechanic Yes to keep the battery charged. My car is in storage for months as I am out of town. How would you recommend I keep the battery charged while I'm gone?
@@HumbleMechanic and @Ted Anthony, Hi, it will. I had the same question to CTEK support team and the only remark that they have was to look how much load i'm going to connect. Since my batter charger is 10A max should be safe to use the cigarette plug (hope cables are big enough to carry out the current ) "www.ctek.com/uk/products/car/connect-cig-plug"
Hello my friend how are you .. I have skoda fabia 2006 and i have just another question ? My window working just STOP ..i check the fuse ....cable middle of the doors and motor window all are good, but In this video i see this FUSE 443 937 Indonesia 12V is this one something work with windows or does have another problem with relay...? Can you help me please with any info. Bthway OBD2 dont find any problem some can registret in ECU ... THnx a million times and All love from Sweden
I know it’s off topic but about to do a oil change on my new to me 2002 Passat 1.8t . I live in Vermont. Should I run 5w40 year round or use 5w30 in winter and 5w40 in warmer months?
I wonder... Is the fuse panel similar in a C5 A6? My parents have a bad habit leaving 12V adapters plugged in. Would be great to tie the outlets to ignition rather than battery.
looked at you tube re fusebox of 1998-2003 sienna, and the outlets appear to be on same fuse as other circuits. will i have to disconnect and run a hotwire? can you look up a diagram for 2002 sienna?
How cool is that? My Jeep's horn doesn't work unless the key is on. I'll be checking to see if this might be an option. (Realizing it's a totally different manufacture, but who knows)
2011 Golf TDI - fuse #42 a big negatory. No easy 30 power on this one. I was hoping to use the rear boot 12v accessory power for trailer wiring converter.
This is great - thanks. I want to run a solar trickle charger through the 12v socket. Can anyone tell me which fuse to do this with in a 2020 Seat Mii electric?
Would the fuse 38 location which is the towing hitch power be a good option for using two add-a-fuse? I have a blackboxmycar I want running off of two fuses to recharge it faster. I would assume the tow hitch power is only on while the car is powered on.
Doesn't work on VW Caddy 2021 (Ford Tourneo Connect 2022)... the fuse slot is the same length like in the video, but when switch the fuse to another contact, nothing happened. I took voltmeter and there is no 12V even after start ignition ON. Why they change it, I don't understand!